Name: ____________________________________________________________
APUSH Review: Video #2: European Exploration And The
Columbian Exchange (Key Concept 1.2, I, A-C)
Reasons For European Exploration
 Think 3 Gs - ______________________________________________
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 Search for new resources of wealth:
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 Economic and Military Competition:
 English defeat of the ____________________________
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 Desire to spread Christianity:
 Major goal of the Spanish (____________________)
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 Outposts throughout the Americas to
help ____________________ Natives
Columbian Exchange
 Spread of _________________________________________________
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 New introductions to Europe from Americas:
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increase in European ___________________________
 New introductions to Americas from Europe:
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 __________________________ - drastically decreased
Native populations
 Influx of gold (Spain)
 Helped transform Europe from ________________
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Increased International Trade
 Maritime technology:
 _________________ - could be used to find exact
position on earth - more precise sailing
 Caravel - faster ___________________
 Joint-stock Companies:
 Used to raise $ for explorations
Quick Recap
 What were 3 reasons for European Exploration?
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 How did the Columbian Exchange impact Europe?
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 How did the Columbian Exchange impact the
Americas?
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 How did maritime technology improve?
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 What was a joint-stock company? _____________________
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Sentence Prompt (Historical Thinking Skill: Argumentation)
Directions: Below is a statement that is true. Provide THREE (3!) additional sentences that support the statement.
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Short Answer Question

a. Briefly explain one impact of the Columbian Exchange on North America.
b. Briefly explain another impact of the Columbian Exchange on North America.
c. Briefly explain one impact of the Columbian Exchange on Europe.
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